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The Functional Attributes and Utilization of Borates in Lubrication Nanotechnology

The Functional Attributes and Utilization of Borates in Lubrication Nanotechnology. Dr. Jim MacNeil DRD Additives LLC. Boron. Discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy Brittle, black, semimetallic substance Tends to form planar compounds. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations.

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The Functional Attributes and Utilization of Borates in Lubrication Nanotechnology

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  1. The Functional Attributes and Utilization of Borates in Lubrication Nanotechnology Dr. Jim MacNeil DRD Additives LLC

  2. Boron • Discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy • Brittle, black, semimetallic substance • Tends to form planar compounds

  3. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations • Boron Nitride (BN) • Planar hexagonal structure • Similar to graphite • Works well as a solid lubricant • Ceramic • Exceptional thermal stability • Stable in acids

  4. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations • Boron Nitride • Steel on steel • BN actually increases coefficient of friction • BN is oxidized • Steel on cast iron • Coefficient of friction somewhat reduced • Diminished wear reduction • BN is not oxidized • Kimura et al. Wear Volume 232, Issue 2, October 1999

  5. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations • Oil-soluble boric acid esters • Lubrizol Corp. 1986 • Used as anti-wear additive in engine oil formulations • Exhibit some rust inhibition properties • Poor hydrolytic stability

  6. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations • Oil-soluble borated amines • Watts et al., Infineum, late 1990’s • Friction modifier and anti-wear additives for engine oils • Useful in automatic transmission fluids • High treat rates

  7. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations • Borated amine and borate ester • Compared to traditional phosphorus additives • Tested for engine exhaust emissions • Determined that tailpipe emissions are reduced using boron additives • No reduction in catalytic converter performance • Morris et al. SAE International June 2004

  8. The Use of Boron in Lubricant Formulations • Boric acid nanoparticles • Used to improve diesel fuel lubricity • Dispersion of particles • Substantial friction reduction • Problems related to suspension • Does not tolerate water • Argonne National Lab Transforum Vol. 7 No.2 August 2007 • Ali Erdemir, Nanolubricants, 2008 John Wiley & Sons

  9. New Technology • Combines the best of existing technology • Borate nanoparticles • Produced using unique manufacturing process • Create planar structures on metal surfaces • Stable suspension • Tolerate water • Canter, N. Tribology and Lubrication Technology, August 2009

  10. New Technology • The rest of the story: • Borate nanoparticles performance established • Difficulties lie in delivering nanoparticles to active site where friction is occurring • Improved hydrolytic stability can lead to more environmentally friendly applications • Improved delivery system • Transports nanoparticles to where they are needed • Keeps particles in suspension

  11. New Technology • Delivery system is special synthetic ester • Made from natural, renewable ingredients • Highly surface active • Forms strong lubricating film • Film is self-healing • Improves anti-wear performance • Tolerant of water • Soluble in oil and other hydrocarbons

  12. New Technology • Contact between surfaces occurs at points • Additive must be able to interact with metal points at contact • Certain level of adhesion required • Chelation • Ester carrier has polar interaction with metal surface

  13. New Technology • Combination of borate nanoparticles and ester carrier: • Gives improved stability and performance • Offers the opportunity to formulate water-based lubricants • Replace oil as carrier with water • Ester/nanoparticulate borate combined with emulsifer forms emulsion lubricant when blended into water

  14. Performance 4-Ball Wear Test

  15. Performance • 4-Ball Wear • 0.35 mm scar vs 0.40 mm scar for traditional motor oil anti-wear additive package • Base oil alone had scar of 0.80 mm • 4-ball Load • Standard lithium-complex grease held a load of 700 kg

  16. Performance Falex Pin-and Vee Test

  17. Performance • Load carrying capacity: • Oil alone: 500 lbs • Oil with boron nitride: 1250 lbs • Oil with PTFE: 2500 lbs • Oil with ester/nanoparticulate borate: 4000 lbs • Water-based emulsion with nanoparticulate borate: 4000 lbs

  18. Emulsion Lubricant • Easy to spray • No VOC • Excellent lubricity • Very little odor • Non-toxic • Non-flammable • Biodegradable • Made from renewable resources

  19. New Technology • Allows formulation of environmentally friendly lubricants • Proven performance • Cost effective

  20. Thank you! Dr. Jim MacNeil DRD Additives LLC www.drdadditives.com

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